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Can I get arm lipo after a lumpectomy and lymph node surgery?

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In my previous questions I had regarding surgery while taking herceptin. I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery in September 2016. I had a needle localized right breast lumpectomy and a right axillary lymph node dissection. I've had no lymphedema or swelling since the surgery, however, I want to know if it's factual that I cannot have lipo done to my arm due to the surgery. And if so, is that a lifetime "sentence" or after a certain period of time...

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